Brooke Seipel

Editor in Chief

Brooke Seipel is the Content Editor in Chief at McAfee, where she leads the company's content strategy with a focus on cybersecurity education. With a decade of experience in audience development and digital content, Brooke has a strong understanding of online audiences, emerging trends, and the evolving cyber landscape.

Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.

Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: 4 Simple Ways to Stay Safer Online

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take four simple steps to reduce your online exposure, clean up old accounts, browse more safely,...

Oct 01, 2026 | 8 MIN READ

Security News

BigCommerce Ribon App Breach: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself

A third-party app breach exposed BigCommerce shopper names, emails, and addresses. Learn what data was leaked and how to protect...

Sep 30, 2026 | 4 MIN READ

McAfee Labs

Your State’s Scam Reality: What New Research Reveals Across All 50 States

New McAfee research reveals how scams are increasing Americans’ mental load, changing online behavior and creating different risks across all...

Sep 29, 2026 | 16 MIN READ

Security News

Card Skimmers Expose 600k Cards: What They Are and How to Protect Yourself

Cybercriminals are using AI credit card skimmers to infect online retailers and steal credit card data. Learn how it works...

Sep 28, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

Security News

FBI Job Portal Hack Claimed by ShinyHunters: What Happened and How to Protect Yourself

The FBI is investigating a jobs portal breach linked to the ShinyHunters hacker group. Learn how alleged data exposures fuel...

Sep 27, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection

FBI Warns of Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams: What They Are + How to Protect Yourself

Learn how to recognize a law enforcement scam or fake call from police with FBI IC3 insights and proactive safety...

Sep 24, 2026 | 4 MIN READ

Mobile Security

Fake HBO Max Ads Spread ClickFix Malware on Reddit: This Week in Scams

ClickFix scams are back in the news after malicious HBO Max ads appeared on Reddit. Learn how these attacks work,...

Sep 18, 2026 | 7 MIN READ

How To Guides and Tutorials

Up to 150 Million Driver’s License Records Exposed in IDScan Breach: What to Do Next

IDScan has confirmed a data breach involving driver’s license and government ID information. Here’s what consumers should know and how...

Sep 11, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection

Carhartt Data Breach Reportedly Exposes Millions. What to Know This Week in Scams

Carhartt customer data tied to 12.9 million accounts was leaked online. Here’s what the breach means, the scams to watch...

Sep 04, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

Family Safety

Is That TikTok Ad Legit? How to Spot Fake Ads on Social Media During Major Sales Events

Shopping Labor Day sales on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok? Learn how to spot fake social media ads, lookalike shopping sites...

Sep 02, 2026 | 7 MIN READ

Mobile Security

Airport Wi-Fi Data Breach Exposes Millions of Travelers: This Week in Scams

A cyberattack affecting Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports exposed customer and Wi-Fi sign-up data. Here’s what travelers should know...

Aug 28, 2026 | 7 MIN READ

McAfee News

Pokémon Center Breach Shows Why Your Delivery Data Matters: This Week in Scams

A Pokémon Center logistics breach exposed customer contact and order information. Here’s what shoppers should know about phishing risks and...

Aug 21, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

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